Karim Alavi
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

Overview

Karim Alavi is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years.

Dr. Alavi is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Alavi is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

George Washington University School Of Medicine, Washington, DC, 1995

Residency

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Specialties

General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Colon And Rectal Surgery
General Surgery

Fellowships

A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children
Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus
Milford Regional Medical Center
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic
67 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Other Locations
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
UMass Memorial Health at Milford
91 Water Street, Milford, MA 01757
UMass Memorial Health Endoscopy Center
21 Eastern Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alavi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Colorectal Cancer

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Clinical Trials

Early Foley Catheter Removal After Diverticular Colovesical Fistula Repair
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karim Alavi

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karim Alavi?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karim Alavi by calling their office at 508-334-8195. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karim Alavi a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karim Alavi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Karim Alavi specialize in?

While Dr. Karim Alavi is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Ileostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Karim Alavi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karim Alavi has published 78 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Karim Alavi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karim Alavi accept my insurance?

Dr. Karim Alavi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-334-8195 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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